$300,000 Raised by the Family Walk & Golf Tourney My Brother’s Keeper hosted 2 major events this summer which involved more than 1,000 people, 150 corporate sponsors and raised $300,000 to support our work serving families in need in Christ’s name. Family Walk. The first event was the 4th Annual My Brother’s Keeper Family Walk on June 15th. God blessed …
New Classrooms for Christian Service
My Brother’s Keeper trucks and vans are more than delivery vehicles. They are tools we use to involve hundreds of students each year in Christian service. Like “classrooms on wheels,” they allow our staff to use experiences on the road as “teachable moments” which inspire young people to be their brother’s keeper. Our new location in Dartmouth means our fleet …
“A Light on a Lamp Stand”
Following each delivery, everyone who receives help from My Brother’s Keeper receives a survey asking how well we served them. The forms ask several questions and invites comments and suggestions. The person may sign their form or choose to remain anonymous. Below is a survey we received from ‘Bill’ in Weymouth. He gave My Brother’s Keeper high marks on all …
Taken for Granted
Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of working at My Brother’s Keeper in Easton, Massachusetts. The mission is simple, “to bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve,” and the impact is powerful. There are two main components of the work done at the Keeper: furniture and food. Through the delivery of …
A Second Home for the Ministry!
Last May, we shared our plan to bring the mission of My Brother’s Keeper to Fall River and the South Coast. Today, we are delighted to share wonderful news: our vision recently became a reality when we leased a second home for the ministry in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The building is heaven-sent: a 9,800 square foot facility with space in the …
Our South Coast Staff is Complete!
We’ve always believed our expansion to the South Coast could only be successful if led by the right people… people who view service as a privilege… people who believe deeply in our mission “To bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve.” Over the last 25 years, God has always provided for My Brother’s Keeper and …
A Ministry of Formation
My Brother’s Keeper has long been ‘a ministry of education,’ providing transformative Christian service experiences to more than 500 student-volunteers annually. In recent years, we’ve also become ‘a ministry of formation’ offering retreats and ministry opportunities for future priests and deacons. Every May we host ‘Deacon Plunge,’ a 2½ day service retreat for men in the Diaconate Formation Program of …
“I Hear the Birds Sing Now… Not Sirens All the Time.”
During this year’s Deacon Plunge, I went on deliveries with diaconal candidates Tim Booker from Abington and Jim Kearney from Wrentham along with Marina Fagone, a senior at Ursuline Academy. Tim, Jim, Marina and I had the privilege of serving Annette, a 50-year old grandmother who lives alone in Brockton. Unbelievably, Annette had been without a home of her own …
Special Angels
Tom, Daisy, and their daughter Kim are originally from Massachusetts but they left the state two years ago when Tom was transferred for work. When he lost his job unexpectedly, the family had to move back to the area. Starting over was an enormous struggle: they spent months in family shelters unable to find a place of their own. After …
$250,000 Salah Challenge Grant Matched
In our January newsletter, we announced a very generous challenge grant: The Salah Foundation pledged $50,000 annually for the next five years in support of our expansion to serve Fall River— $250,000 total — if we could raise matching funds. We are thrilled to announce that the grant is FULLY matched not just for this year but for all five …